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The 77 Percent — Rehabilitating Africa's drug addicts

Michael Nyantakyi Oti
June 28, 2022

As COVID-19 decimates African economies, more people say they are turning to drugs as an escape. Drug use across sub-Saharan Africa will increase by 40% over the next 8 years, according to UN predictions. Listen to this week’s show to find out how a rehab center in Ghana is helping addicts get their lives back.

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UN: Legalization and COVID lockdowns increase cannabis use

UN: Legalization and COVID lockdowns increase cannabis use

The legalization of cannabis and COVID lockdowns appear to have increased its regular use, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime report finds.
HealthJune 27, 2022
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Libya arrests hundreds of migrants in 'anti-drug' raids

Libya arrests hundreds of migrants in 'anti-drug' raids

Libya's Interior Ministry said hundreds of migrants were detained in "anti-drug" raids. Rights groups expressed concern over the mass detentions that includes women and children.
MigrationOctober 2, 2021

South Africa looting affects supplies

Widespread looting across parts of South Africa is affecting fuel supplies, with the nation's largest oil refinery shutting down. Hospitals say they are running low on oxygen and drugs due to supply chain disruptions. More than 70 people have been killed in days of unrest sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.
July 14, 202100:20 min